why do i have these two links in my app drawer

[Android Central Question]

Hi, I am new to Android, just recently purchased a Pixel 2. When I swipe up to see the full list of apps (I think this is also called app drawer?) I get the most frequently used 5 apps in the top row, then in the second row I get two square tabs/links - one for a telephone contact and the other for Chrome new tab. Starting from the third row on I have all the apps in alphabetic order. How do I get rid of/close the two links in the second row? How did they end up getting there in the first place? Thanks in advance for the help!

 

[hallux]

Long-press on a blank area of your homescreen, select home settings. Tap suggestions and disable the actions item. The suggested apps at the top of the list will stay, those 2 items are quick-access actions based on usage trends.

 

[DL123]

perfect, thank you for your help!